GCSB News & Updates

Pause Before Hiring a Contractor

A knock at the door. A flyer in the mailbox. A contractor who says they noticed damage and can start right away. Sounds convenient, right? It’s also a convenient way for scammers to take advantage of people. For many homeowners, eager contractors might sound helpful —...

GCSB Employee Spotlight: Laura Stetzel

Getting to Know LauraFor nearly a decade, Laura Stetzel has been an integral part of the Guthrie County State Bank team. She joined us in 2016 as Loan Administrative Assistant, bringing with her a number of years of experience in banking and a strong desire to work in...

Graduate from Falling for Graduation Gift Scams

Graduation season is full of get-togethers and celebrations. Cards, gifts, announcements, and support from friends and family all become part of the big moment. Unfortunately, scammers know that money is often moving around this time of year — and they use that to...

Spring into Kindness this May! #GCSBMayDay

Help spread smiles as we move into spring for the chance to win $500* toward a nonprofit or local business of your choice. The GCSB May Day Promotion is back, which means it’s time for you to give back to your community – and we want to see! Give back this May by...

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Fraud Friday: Tax Season Security

Tax season is a busy time for everyone, even scammers. This Fraud Friday, we’re taking a look at how to protect your identity in relation to taxes. As we quickly approach the tax filing deadline of April 15, scammers are surely ramping up their efforts to steal...

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Fraud Friday: Avoiding QR Code Scams

Another day, another new scam. Unfortunately, folks, scammers’ creativity knows no bounds, so this Fraud Friday we’re sharing 5 steps you can take to help safeguard yourself from a recent development in the fraud world: QR code scams. Understanding QR Code ScamsQR...

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